Monthly Archives: August 2014

Escobar, Drugs and Hostels in Colombia

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Richard

For some time I have been observing and attempting to identify a couple of the more idiosyncratic tendencies in the Colombian psyche. My latest conundrum surrounds that of the need to place the blame, create an excuse and indeed shirk … Continue reading →

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Will Medicinal Marijuana Become a Reality in Colombia?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Richard

It’s a breezy mid-August dusk in Bogotá and I’m walking my Weimaraner up from Lourdes Park through the barrio of Chapinero and then into Rosales where we’ll both benefit from a little bit of exercise in the Gustavo Uribe Park. … Continue reading →

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News of a Contract Killing

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Richard

The news of a contract killing of a neurosurgeon in Barranquilla in January 2014 did not sound any alarm bells when I overheard the reports that morning. I was otherwise occupied on another story and as unpleasant as the reality … Continue reading →

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I’m not going to bitch about Medellin

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Richard

No, I am not going to bitch about Medellin, or Bogotá for that matter. I am going to post a series of observations illustrated with photographs and then ask some questions. Hopefully, this way I can protect myself from those … Continue reading →

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